Drug abuse affects the society, individuals, and their families. Their families suffer emotionally and financially, while the society experiences increased crime and insecurity. This is because...
Young people themselves also have a responsibility. Choosing positive friendships, seeking support during difficult periods, participating in productive activities, and rejecting the pressure to misuse drugs...
Another important step is showing compassion to people recovering from addiction. Many individuals who struggle with substance abuse need support, treatment, and encouragement rather than stigma...
Equally important is the creation of opportunities that channel youthful energy into productive ventures. Investments in education, entrepreneurship, sports, and skills acquisition can provide alternatives to...
Our corporate bodies, government agencies, our inter-faith organizations, schools and NGOs should support the War Against Drug Abuse and trafficking. While the other organizations might not...
In January, 2007, a 21-year-old Nigeria footballer, Iwuchukwu Amara Tochi was executed in Singapore when he was found with 700 grams of heroin which he allegedly...
The ₦1.2 billion worth of fake antimalarials seized in Lagos represents just one intercepted shipment. How many others make it through, either by corruption or luck?...
Which is why these lawsuits should be a worry to everyone, including people never take these drugs. Because once that public confidence in drug accountability starts...
As already stated, the bludgeon of the law alone is likely to be blunted by the insidious infection that drug addiction is. The battle to rid...
In Lagos State alone, a 2024 study by the combined team of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Federal Ministry of Education found...
The Social Democratic Party has urged Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to resign over the PFIPC controversy, while raising concerns...
Iranian state media reported that a military facility near Bushehr was hit by a projectile and blamed the US and...
Former Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman Danladi Umar has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre after his arraignment on four...
Governor Dauda Lawal says he rejected a ₦300 million ransom demand after his brothers were kidnapped, warning that ransom payments...
Traffic along the Mile 2-Wharf-Apapa corridor worsened after hundreds of trucks blocked the port access road, disrupting transport, businesses and...
France have lost their appeal against Michael Olise's yellow card from the World Cup last-16 win over Paraguay, leaving the...
Russia has imposed a temporary diesel export ban as fuel shortages spread across the country following weeks of Ukrainian attacks...
Against that backdrop, Falana warned that any failure by the Federal Government to adequately fund poverty reduction programmes in the...
Didier Deschamps says France must improve their finishing against Morocco despite leading the FIFA World Cup scoring charts with 14...
The agricultural sector in Nigeria is systematically crumbling and affecting every other part of the Nigerian economy, banking and financial...
Nigeria's pressing economic crises are inextricably intertwined with its deteriorating security architecture. Meaningful infrastructural development, economic diversification, and structural reforms...
Amadou Onana will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after tearing his ACL during Belgium's victory over...
Switzerland edged Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout after 120 goalless minutes to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final lineup is complete. Check the full fixtures, qualified teams, match dates, venues and kick-off...
Lionel Messi has moved back to the top of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race ahead of Kylian...
Argentina fought back from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Lionel Messi...
The defeat marked the end of Portugal’s journey in the tournament and brought the curtain down on Ronaldo’s World Cup...
Ghana's football history proves beyond doubt that the nation has produced generations of outstanding football minds. The legends who conquered...
An emotional Neymar hinted at retirement from international football after Brazil’s World Cup exit following a 2-1 defeat to Norway.